"The Memory of Mars" is a classic science fiction novel written by Raymond F. Jones. The story follows the protagonist, Kent Fowler, as he becomes entangled in a mystery that spans both time and space. He becomes involved in the discovery of an unusual item on Mars—a mysterious black cube that appears to contain the memories of an ancient civilization. As Fowler and his colleagues probe deeper into the cube's mysteries, they discover a complicated and cryptic history of an eons-ago highly adept Martian civilisation. Raymond F. Jones creates a story that combines archaeology, otherworldly riddles, and scientific exploration. The work delves into the serious topics of memory, identity, and the ramifications of forgotten past. As the characters investigate the mysteries of the Martian cube, they must face ethical quandaries and the potential ramifications of their findings. The innovative world-building and thought-provoking storytelling of "The Memory of Mars" have earned it acclaim. It gives readers a look into a future in which science and adventure meet with historical riddles. Raymond F. Jones' story deftly interacts with the perennial problems of human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, making it a classic piece of science fiction literature.
Raymond Zinke Gallun (March 22, 1911 – April 2, 1994) was a science fiction author from the United States. Gallun (rhymes with "balloon") was the son of Adolph and Martha Zinke Gallun and was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In 1928, he graduated from high school. He dropped out of college after a year and traveled through Europe, living as a vagabond and doing a variety of jobs all over the world in the years leading up to World War II. At the age of 16, Gallun penned his first two stories, "The Space Dwellers" and "The Crystal Ray" (both published in 1929). He was a member of the early sci-fi pulp writers that popularized the genre. In the 1930s, he sold numerous popular stories to pulp publications. His first notable story was "Old Faithful" (1934). "The Gentle Brain" appeared in "Science Fiction Quarterly" under the pen name Arthur Allport. People Minus X, his debut book, was released by Simon & Schuster in 1957, followed by The Planet Strappers (Pyramid) in 1961. The Best of Raymond Z. Gallun, published by Ballantine in 1978, is a selection of his early work. Gallun received the I-CON Lifetime Achievement Award at I-CON IV in 1985; the award was eventually renamed The Raymond Z. Gallun Award.
